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... from the existing system before you are connected. Do not place the product in your area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
... from the existing system before you are connected. Do not place the product in your area. If possible, disconnect all power cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes.
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...; 970 / SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s; DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel...
...; 970 / SB950 Up to 4800 MT/s; DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC - M5A97 PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Audio USB AMD® Socket AM3+ for AMD® FX Series CPU up to DDR3 1066MHz. ASUS Noise Filter 1 x ASMedia USB 3.0 controllers: - 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports at back panel...
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Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Socket AM3+; ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized... 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control...
Chapter 1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights AMD® Socket AM3+; ATI Quad-GPU CrossFireX™ Support ATI's CrossFireX™ boosts image quality along with superior flexibility and perfect precision to ensure optimized... 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components. 1.3.2 Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM The world's first Dual Intelligent Processors from ASUS pioneered the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. New generation Dual Intelligent Processors 2 with DIGI+ VRM digital power design launch control...
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ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a ... proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a ... proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply.
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DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-23 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-17 2-19 2-16 2-24 2-21 2-20 2-18 2-21 2-20 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-3 CPU socket AM3+ 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 8. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. MemOK! ...
DDR3 DIMM slots 5. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) Page 2-23 2-4 2-22 2-5 2-17 2-19 2-16 2-24 2-21 2-20 2-18 2-21 2-20 Chapter 2 ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-3 CPU socket AM3+ 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 8. Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 4-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin CHA_FAN2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. MemOK! ...
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Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
Chapter 2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with an AM3+ socket designed for AMD® FX / Phenom™ II / Athlon ™ II / Sempron™ 100 Series Processors. Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
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... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - For ... for the dual-channel configuration. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on...
... memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you want to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to DDR3 1066MHz. With ASUS design, this motherboard can be about 3GB or less. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you do any of the following: - For ... for the dual-channel configuration. Memory configurations You may install 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Megabit, 8 Megabit/Mb = 1 Megabyte/MB). • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on...
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... Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS...
... Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1866MHz capability for AMD AM3+ CPU Vendor Part No. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM - - 6-8-6-24 1.65 • • • - - 9-9-9-24 1.6 • • - - - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-7 Size SS/ DS A-DATA AX3U2000GB2G9B(XMP) 2GB DS CORSAIR CMT6GX3M3A2000C8(XMP) 6GB ( 3x 2GB ) DS...
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...for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4...; Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6...
...for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 2000 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4...; Team TXD32048M1866C9(XMP) 2GB DS Team T3D1288RT-16 9-9-9-24 1.65 • • • M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1800 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Timing 6-8-6-24 9-9-9-24 - DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM 1.65 • • • 1.6...
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...4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 6-6-6-18 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • ...• • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
...4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C8D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) KINGSTON KHX1600C9D3K2/4GX(XMP) 4GB ( 2x DS - - 2GB ) Timing 9-9-9-24 Voltage 1.6 DIMM socket support (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM • • • 9-9-9-24 1.5 • • • 6-6-6-18 1.65 • • 8-8-8-24 1.65 • • ...• • • - • • • - 1.65 • • • - 1.65 • • • 8 1.65 • • - 1.65 • • • ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-9 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO.
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Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - 8 DS - - - DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 SS Team DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support...
Chapter 2 M5A97 PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3 1600 MHz capability for AMD AM3 CPU (continued) Vendor Part No. DS - - 8 DS - - - DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 6-8-6-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 7-7-7-20 DS - - 8-8-8-24 DS - - 8-9-8-24 SS Team DS Team T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 T3D1288RT-16 8-8-8-24 Voltage 1.65 DIMM socket support...
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...suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • SS MICRON D9JNL...8226; • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB Crucial CT25672BA1067...
...suggest that you install the modules into slots A2 and B2 for AMD AM3 CPU Vendor Part No. Single-sided DS - Timing DIMM socket support Voltage (Optional) 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 4 DIMM SS MICRON D9KPT 7 - • • • SS MICRON D9JNL...8226; • DS Elixir N2CB1G80CN-BE - - • • • DS - - - - • • • Side(s): SS - ASUS M5A97 PRO 2-13 Size Crucial CT12864BA1067.8FF 1GB Crucial CT12864BA1067.8SFD 1GB Crucial CT12872BA1067.9FF 1GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16FF 2GB Crucial CT25664BA1067.16SFD 2GB Crucial CT25672BA1067...
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 2 Chapter 2 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 1 CPU installation The AMD AM3+ socket is compatible with AMD AM3+ and AM3 processors. Ensure you use a CPU designed for the AM3+ socket.
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... Cache per Core L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-way L1 Data Cache: 64 KB/2-way L2 Cache: 1024 KB/16-way Total L3 Cache per Socket: 0 MB/~way Cool'n' Quiet Enable C1E Enabled SVM Enabled Exit Boot Tool Enable/disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. →←: Select...
... Cache per Core L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KB/2-way L1 Data Cache: 64 KB/2-way L2 Cache: 1024 KB/16-way Total L3 Cache per Socket: 0 MB/~way Cool'n' Quiet Enable C1E Enabled SVM Enabled Exit Boot Tool Enable/disable the generation of ACPI_PPC, _PSS, and _PCT objects. →←: Select...